Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 102

Hands on Deck Newsletter Issue 102

This issues of Hands on Deck includes reflections from:

  • Alicia Ralph on her time in Nigeria

  • Eric McKinley in his trip to Malawi supporting the visiting team

  • Daytona Swarbrick and Mossent Mbuyane on the playground constructed in Phophonyane

  • Lynn Chotowetz on what is happening in Canada through the ministry ‘Sons and Daughters’

  • Praise and Prayer Requests for Hands at Work in Africa

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 100

Hands at Work family,

This is our 100th Hands on Deck Newsletter. Isn’t that amazing? Over the last 100 newsletters, we’ve read countless stories of God’s goodness and faithfulness in amidst the challenges. Before we enter into the newsletter, praise God for His faithfulness in bringing us this far, and pray that He will continue to equipe and challenge us as we move forward.

This issue of Hands on Deck includes reflections from:

  • Ashley McKinley on her time in Eswatini 

  • Josh Snyman on his travels to Nigeria 

  • Emeldah Nanyiza and Clara Mutembo on the extended Relationship Group in Mulenga

  • Dan Waspe on Church Mobilisation in Eswatini and at the Hands Village in South Africa 

  • Jackie Okindah on her time in Nigeria and the launch of the 2024 Watchword 

  • As well as raise and Prayer Requests from Hands at Work in Africa 

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 98

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 98

This issue of Hands on Deck includes reflections from:

  • Kristal Hoff on their family trip to South Africa

  • Cecelia Matibula and Emma Baxter on the 2024 Watchword

  • Loneck Ndlovu on a youth camp for the youth leaders from the communities in Hazyview and Oshoek

  • Sandra Tique on highlights from Matsinho A Community in Mozambique

  • Pinky Ngutshane on a recent trip to support the Service Centres in Eswatini

  • Praise and Prayer Requests for Hands at Work in Africa

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 95

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 95

This issue of Hands on Deck includes reflections from:

  • Jen Waspe on the medical team that she hosted in Zambia 

  • George Snyman on his time in Goma

  • Moses* on the youth camp at Kachele 

  • Jackson Singoyi and Josh Snyman on the Bible school in South Africa 

  • Sunbury Team Members from Australia on their time in South Africa 

  • Praise and Prayer Requests for Hands at Work in Africa 

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 94

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 94

This issue of Hands on Deck includes reflections from:

  • Belita Mumbi and Sylvia Mwelwa on the Primary Caregiver Maranatha Workshop in Chilabula Community, Zambia 

  • Jen Waspe on her time in Mozambique and Zimbabwe 

  • Jonathan Oh and Jack Shin on their visit to South Africa 

  • Gideon and Ritha Mbuzi on new communities and bulk purchasing in Malawi 

  • Praise and Prayer points for Hands at Work in Africa 


Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 93

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 93

This issue of Hands on Deck includes stories from:

  • George and Carolyn Snyman on their time in Australia and New Zealand

  • Michael Mwila on the Foundations Training and Maranatha Workshop in Chilipamushi Community, Zambia

  • Brooke Heubner on the North America International Office

  • Levy Mwenda on Casting the Vision to the Younger Generation

  • Praise and Prayer Requests for Hands at Work in Africa

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 92

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 92

This issue of Hands on Deck includes reflections from:

  • Audrey Sibyia and Melody Masuku on the Maranatha Workshop in T Kloof Community, South Africa

  • Xolani Makwakwa on his time in Nigeria

  • Jo Poulsom on her time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo supporting the Likasi Service Centre and team from Canada

  • Audres Baloyi, Catherine Clarkson and Pinky Ngutshane on their time in Zimbabwe as part of the ‘Go Team’.

  • Praise and Prayer Requests from Hands at Work in Africa

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 90

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 90

This issue of Hands on Deck includes:

  • A reflection from Josh Snyman on his time in Mozambique

  • Testimonies from Prudence Mthabini, Dan Waspe and Audres Baloyi on the initial steps involved in moving into the new community of Manyeleti.

  • A highlight from Audrey Sibiya on the foundations training that was facilitated for the Care Workers in Oshoek Community, South Africa

  • A testimony from Kara McLaughlin on the launch of the watchword in Zambia

  • Praise and Prayer requests for Hands at Work in Africa

Hands on Deck Newsletter Issue 89

Hands on Deck Newsletter Issue 89

This issue of Hands on Deck includes stories from Jo Poulsom on her time in Zimbabwe, Michael Masetla and Penelope Khumalo on the Oshoek Foundations Training for the Service Centre, Tyler Ralph on his time in Eswatini with his family, Mossiest Mbuyane on the Maranatha Workshop in Sthobela C Community, Sara and Xolani Makwakwa on their time in the US and praise and prayer points for Hands at Work in Africa.

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 88

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 88

This issue of Hands on Deck includes a reflection from Sylvia Chinyanta on her time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a testimony from Michael Mwila on the pastors training that was held at Kachele, a update from Peter and Cecelia Matibula on their time in South Africa, as well as an update from David and Jane Newsome on the work that is happening in the UK International Office and their time in South Africa, reflections from the Bonin family and Bethany team that came to Zambia from Canada, feedback from Luwis on his time in Nigeria and praise and prayer requests from Hands at Work in Africa.

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 87

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 87

This issue of the Hands on Deck Newsletter includes a reflection from Busie Sityatha-Jones on the impact that the Bible schools are having, a story from Shana Brunt on the Chisamba Youth Camp, reflections George Snyman, Prudence Mthabini and Sisanda Sityatha on the African leaders training in South Africa, feedback from Barbara Singoyi on her time in the DRC, feedback from Alicia Ralph and Melody Masuku on the under-fives programmes happening across Africa and praise and prayer requests from Hands at Work in Africa.

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 86

Hands on Deck Newsletter - Issue 86

This issue of Hands on Deck includes a reflection from Tyler Ralph on his recent trip to Zimbabwe, feedback from Prudene Mthabini and Nontobeko Mnisi on the Oshoek Bible School, highlights from Jimmy Shamasefu and Mutale Kakumbi on the Maposa Marnatha Workshop, a reflection from Michael Mwila on his time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and praise and prayer points for Hands at Work.

"Her Journey", a Hands at Work North America Event

In April, Hands US and Canada jointly hosted a special online event entitled, “Her Journey”, to delve into the role and relevance of the Church in caring for the orphaned and the poor, exemplified by the Care Workers in Africa and others here at home.

  • Introduction & purpose (0:00)

  • Role & Relevance of the Church (2:19)

  • The Church in Africa, Featuring Mama Safi (14:25)

  • Conclusion (21:39)

Sunday’s panel featured Mary-Stewart Torrie (Lakeview Church; Sons & Daughters), Katie Wells (City South Church; Wells Family & Friends), Abe Lee (Church of the Beloved) and Eric & Ashley McKinley (Grace Church Alameda).

Sunday’s panel featured Mary-Stewart Torrie (Lakeview Church; Sons & Daughters), Katie Wells (City South Church; Wells Family & Friends), Jeff Locke (Eucharist Church) and Eric & Ashley McKinley (Grace Church Alameda).